"Mom, listen to my explanation!" "It’s not what you’re thinking!" the long-haired girl cried out, her voice on the verge of tears. She hadn’t expected her mother, who had gone out to play Mahjong, to return so early. "Xiaoying, you don’t need to explain!" her mother said. "I already heard your conversation. How embarrassing!" Her mother’s words made even Su Xuan blush. This is a huge misunderstanding. "Mom, the shower head is broken!" Xiaoying stomped her foot in the bathroom. "I asked the delivery guy to help fix it. It’s not what you think!" The door swung open, revealing a portly woman who looked to weigh about two hundred pounds. Upon seeing her, Su Xuan suddenly understood why the door wouldn’t open earlier. It must have been blocked by this heavyweight of a mom! "So it really is a delivery guy!" Seeing the uniform on Su Xuan, the mother couldn’t hide her disappointment. But when her eyes landed on his stunningly handsome face, they lit up. The source of this content ɪs 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵 "Well, hello there, young man! Not bad at all!" she exclaimed. "Come, come, sit down. Auntie wants to have a little chat with you!" Without waiting for an answer, the woman grabbed Su Xuan with her burly arms and pushed him down onto the sofa. Feeling the strength in her grip, Su Xuan had the subconscious thought that he couldn’t win against her in a fight. Next, the mother brought out a pile of snacks and placed them in front of Su Xuan. She also brewed a cup of fragrant tea that sent a delicate aroma wafting through the air. "Young man, what do you think of my Xiaoying?" the mother asked, enthusiastically peeling an apple for Su Xuan with a fruit knife. "Then it’s settled!" The mother waved the fruit knife in front of Su Xuan’s face. "Let’s talk about the future!" "Auntie, I think there’s been a misunderstanding," Su Xuan said, completely baffled. This was escalating way too fast. He hurriedly explained, "I don’t actually know your daughter. We were just—" "You don’t need to explain!" the mother sighed. "My Xiaoying has always been shy. To think she was alone in the bathroom with you without even her pants on... Heh heh, I’ve been around, I get it. My Xiaoying finally has someone who wants her!" Su Xuan’s mouth twitched. This woman has definitely ’been around,’ but she’s gotten way ahead of herself. Xiaoying’s face turned beet red with shame. I wish I could find a hole to crawl into! This is so embarrassing! She’s really my mom, isn’t she? Who sells out their own daughter ? And in front of such a handsome delivery guy! How mortifying! Amidst her indignation, she stole a glance at Su Xuan, a part of her surprisingly eager to see his reaction. "I’m just a deliveryman," Su Xuan began, feeling an urgent need to clarify the situation. "Besides delivering packages, I sometimes help customers with small tasks I can manage, like taking out the trash, fixing a..." Otherwise, I might not be able to leave this apartment anytime soon. "Being a deliveryman is a great job! You’re serving the people!" the mother interrupted, refusing to listen. She handed him the peeled apple and continued, "And don’t you worry about the bride price. Auntie has money. We got five houses from the demolition; you can live in any of them. I’ll also give you a two-million-yuan dowry, and you’ll have a BMW or a Mercedes!" What a generous offer! An absolutely incredible mother-in-law! Xiaoying stomped her foot again, whining coquettishly, "Mom, what are you talking about! I’m still here!" Her mother waved a hand at her dismissively. "You’re inexperienced in these matters. Just leave it to me. I’ll make sure the wedding is arranged perfectly! "It seems the rainfall hasn’t been ideal this year... We must pick an auspicious day for all matters! We also have to consider whether to have a boy or a girl on the wedding night..." The mother then took out her phone, opened a traditional almanac app, and began studying it intently. Xiaoying covered her face completely. I’m too ashamed to be seen. Then, she witnessed an astonishing scene. She saw Su Xuan bend down and tie his shoelaces tightly. Then, like a nimble cat, he sprang up from the sofa. He shot out the door and vanished. He was so fast that the steam rising from the teacup seemed to stretch out parallel to the ground, chasing after him. Su Xuan ran downstairs in a single breath, hopped onto his tricycle, and sped away from the neighborhood. Only then did he let out a long sigh of relief. That was close! I was nearly strong-armed into a marriage by that knife-wielding, heavyweight auntie! Still, he was also quite heartened. The mother’s behavior was, in a way, a positive social phenomenon. If everyone were as loving as her, single men wouldn’t be whimpering miserably in the dead of night, surrounded by crumpled tissues... The single men of the world have suffered under the weight of bride prices for far too long! "DING! Congratulations to the Host for completing a super express delivery!" "Reward: One private residence at No. 88, Guanhai Alley, Guanhai Street!" "First Stage Mission Progress: 5/10." The system’s notification suddenly chimed. A brilliant smile spread across Su Xuan’s face. Persistence pays off! I’ve finally completed another super express delivery! Besides feeling another significant increase in his physical strength, he couldn’t help but feel his interest piqued by the private residence. The neighborhood he currently lived in was old, and residents parked their cars chaotically, which made parking his Koenigsegg a huge hassle. With a private residence, parking shouldn’t be an issue anymore, right? He had been to Guanhai Street before. It had many quiet little bars where you could read, study, and listen to music. It was a very comfortable and relaxed area. Furthermore, a film academy was located there, so many famous and up-and-coming celebrities were often spotted in the area. It was a great place for appreciating handsome men and beautiful women. To learn more, Su Xuan pulled his tricycle over to the side of the road and took out his phone to do some research. The results of his search made his eyes narrow. No. 88 Guanhai was indeed a private residence, but it was no ordinary one. It was once the estate of an imperial scholar who had placed first in the palace examinations. After living there for a few years, that scholar swiftly ascended to the position of Collaborating Grand Scholar. It was said to be a place of great fortune, auspicious for both its residents and their careers. In recent times, an international tycoon had bought the residence for two hundred million yuan and renovated it further. The interior was finished with top-grade timber, and additions included a swimming pool, a garage, a vast basement, and perfected landscaping—all of which cost another three hundred million yuan. Remarkably, the renovations had not destroyed the original architectural style. Today, the estate was estimated to be worth at least two billion yuan. The system actually got me such an incredible place to live? "I have to go see it!" Su Xuan couldn’t be bothered to return to the delivery station for his Koenigsegg. He hopped back on his tricycle and headed straight for No. 88 Guanhai Street. 「Half an hour later.」 Su Xuan stood before the grand entrance of the residence. His eyes fell upon a wide, red-lacquered wooden door studded with rivets, proclaiming the owner’s dignified and magnificent status. On either side of the door hung a pair of couplets: *Freely I follow the immortal’s staff toward the heavens.* *Heedless of palace flowers weighing down my hat on return.* The couplet expressed that one should not become arrogant after achieving success but instead remain modest and cautious. Su Xuan quite liked the sentiment. Then, Su Xuan gently tapped the gold-painted knocker rings on the door. The door opened, and an elderly man with white hair, dressed in an old-fashioned magua jacket, walked out. He sized up Su Xuan for a moment before bowing respectfully. "Welcome home, Master!" This must be the residence’s butler. And now, my butler. Su Xuan walked through the gate and scanned the courtyard. It was filled with the scenic beauty typical of the Jiangnan region, complete with a pond, swimming fish, lush trees, and decorative rockeries. Everything one could wish for was there. Suddenly, Su Xuan’s gaze fell upon something, and his eyes widened in utter astonishment...